May 2, 2007

SLOPE DAY 2007

By | May 2, 2007

Unless you have been living under a rock, otherwise known as studying in any of Cornell’s libraries, you have known about and are preparing for Slope Day, which is this Friday.
Among other preparations, Cornell recently announced plans for redirecting traffic around Libe Slope including road closures and alternative TCAT routes. West Avenue, between Campus Road and University Avenue, will close at 6 a.m. tomorrow and will remain closed until 8 a.m. Saturday.
Campus Road between College Avenue and Stewart Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Slope Day. TCAT routes 83 and 92 will run alternative routes.
Slope Day gates are open from noon until 6 p.m., and Catch 22 will kick off the music portion at 1:30 p.m. TV on the Radio will follow at 2:45, and T.I. will perform at 4:15.
Beer bracelet sales and beer service will also begin at noon.Slope Day Schedule
Gates Open: 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Food Service: 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Beer Bracelet Sales: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Beer Service: 12:00PM – 4:45PM
SlopeFest: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Stroll Exhibition: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Musical Acts: 1:30PM – 5:30PM

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